James vs Leopold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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Leopold

Boy #2,094 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"brave people, bold folk"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Belgian English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,094
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Leo, Poldi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Leopold Rank #2,094

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2094 for Leopold.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Leopold ___

  • Leopold James
  • Leopold Frederick
  • Leopold Arthur
  • Leopold William
  • Leopold Charles
  • Leopold Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Leopold

Augustus Maximilian Beatrice Cordelia Eugenia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Leopold more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leopold at #2094 in the United States.

What do James and Leopold mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Leopold means "brave people, bold folk" (Germanic origin).

Are James and Leopold boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Leopold is primarily a boy name.

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